Hospitality - Event Management Humber Polytechnic

Overview

In the first semester of the Hospitality - Event Management programme from Humber Polytechnic , you learn the foundational aspects of event management and gain immediate industry experience through interacting with industry professionals and working at/participating in several events. 

For the next three semesters, you will be thoroughly immersed in the world of event management through building on your foundational knowledge, gaining hands-on experience through attending and working at events, interacting with industry professionals, planning and executing events, and completing an industry internship. The essential skills taught prepare students to be successful in their event career area of choice.

Key facts

• Launch yourself into a fast-paced and exciting career of leading teams, managing logistics and executing events! Statistics Canada projects steady growth across the Canadian special event industry over the next five years. Potential jobs in the event management industry include planning:
• business and corporate events
• concerts
• conferences and meetings
• exhibitions, expositions and fairs
• festivals
• fundraising events
• incentive travel programmes
• wedding and social events
• You may also be interested in working for an event venue such as a banquet hall, hotel, an event supplier or an audio-visual production company. Whichever route you choose, Humber’s programme both prepares you for your career and opens doors for you in this growing industry.